Islamic State

Experts: Women Joining ISIS 'Cheerleaders, Not Victims'

Women who join Islamist groups actively support terrorism, experts say - and it may be the key to stopping female recruitment.

'ISIS is Not a State, Not Justified by Islam'

Egypt's Grand Mufti Sheikh Shawky Allam tells public forum in Singapore that ISIS is not considered a state and is not justified by Islam.

Bosnian Radical Imam Pleads Not Guilty to Terror Charge

A radical Muslim leader in Bosnia pleaded not guilty to charged of inciting terrorism and encouraging followers to join Islamic State.

ISIS Urges New Attacks Against Western World

In an online recording, ISIS calls on Muslims to continue to attack 'infidel West' like those who attacked Charlie Hebdo.

Who is the Woman ISIS so Desperately Wants Freed from Jordan?

Why did ISIS drop its demand for $200 million in ransom, and instead seek the release of a female terrorist in Jordanian custody?

Obama Expresses Solidarity with Japan

During official visit to India, US President Obama phones Japanese PM to offer condolences and convey solidarity with the Asian nation.

Japanese Hostage's Father 'Totally Blank'

Shoichi Yukawa, father of Haruna, completely distraught after video claiming his son has been executed posted online.

More Australian Women Join ISIS

Trend of young women joining Islamic State a growing problem, Canberra states Saturday.

Malaysian ISIS Detainees Isolated After Preaching to Prisoners

As radical Islam creeps into moderate Malaysia, the government attempts new measures to clamp down on the influence of Islamic State.

In Iraq, ISIS Leaves Behind Hidden Explosives

As Iraqi Kurdish forces regain ground and civilians return home, they face the treat of explosives left behind by Islamic State terrorists.

Kerry Leads Anti-ISIS Coalition Talks in London

21 countries will meet in London Thursday to discuss the fight against ISIS and the threat posed by foreign terrorists returning home.

Report: One of the Japanese ISIS Hostages Mentally Ill

Local media reveals Haruna Yukawa has a history of suicide attempts, may have gone to Syria to die.

ISIS threatens Japan

Japanese Gov't: 'We Will Not Give in to Terrorism'

'Taking people hostage is unforgivable and I feel strong anger,' Tokyo spokesman says after ISIS releases ransom video.

ISIS Gives Japan 72 Hours to Save Hostages

Japanese men become latest hostages in pre-beheading video, the first time ISIS has threatened Asia instead of the West.

Protestors Attempt to Storm Gaza's French Cultural Center

Two hundred Salafi Muslims demonstrated outside the French Cultural Center in Gaza City in protest of Charlie Hebdo cartoons.

US Senator John McCain Urges Ground Forces to Combat ISIS

Heading a delegation of US senators to the Middle East, John McCain argues ground forces are needed to defeat ISIS for good.

Egyptian Terrorists Claim Attack on Sinai Pipeline to Jordan

Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, Egypt's deadliest terror groups takes claims for bombing a Sinai pipeline that carries gas to Jordan.

Bangladesh: Islamists Planned to Establish 'Islamic State'

ISIS terror cell busted with arrest of four suspects; cell planned to establish 'caliphate' in Bangladesh.

Kobane Setback Puts Brakes on ISIS Syria Ambitions

Kurdish fighters and US-led airstrikes are turning the tide on Islamic State terrorists in the northern Syrian city of Kobane.

Syrian Army Cargo Plane Crashes

Al-Qaeda claims to have shot down a Syrian army cargo plane, but state media say it was a crash caused by bad weather.

Up to 700 Turkish Nationals Have Joined Islamic State

Turkish FM claims between 500-700 Turkish citizens have joined the terrorist organization giving rise to concern over them returning home.

Five Canadians Killed in Syria Fighting with ISIS

Five Canadian citizens, including one who called for lone-wolf attacks in Canada, have died recently while fighting with ISIS in Syria.

Paris Attacks Underline Need for Global Response to ISIS: US

Iraq 'on the front lines' of the 'global conflict' against Islamist terror, US envoy John Allen says.

ISIS Cell Recruiting Women Online Busted in Morocco

Cell in Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta used online propaganda to supply terrorists with wives and female laborers.

'Islamic State' Hacks US CENTCOM's Twitter

Central Command's official Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked by group called 'CyberCaliphate,' an alleged ISIS affiliate.

Paris Attacker Releases Video from Beyond the Grave

French terrorist Amedy Coulibaly appears in a posthumous video published Sunday claiming to be a member of ISIS.

Israeli Arab Receives Permit to Return After Joining ISIS

Marwan Khaldi, whose passport was frozen two weeks ago, will return to Israel on a temporary permit issued by the Interior Ministry.

Is an Uprising against the 'Islamic State' Beginning in Syria?

A day after deputy head of Deir Ezzor province found beheaded, more members of ISIS religious police force abducted.

IDF Creates New Intelligence Dept. to Monitor ISIS

In April, the IDF began tracking the spread of Islamic State; today, an entire intelligence department has been dedicated to surveillance.

Horrifying ISIS 'Guide for Jihadi Mothers' Surfaces Online

Parenting guide on how to brainwash infants into killers, raise the next generation of terrorists, uploaded to internet.

Jordanian Pilot's Family Pleads for His Return

Moaz al Kasasbeh's brother calls on ISIS to 'be merciful' and 'send him back' as he is 'a soldier following orders' with 'no authority.'

Jordanian Media Confirms: ISIS Shot Down RJAF Plane

Details slowly emerging over plane shot down by ISIS - perhaps the first successful ISIS strike against the coalition in Syria.

ISIS Executes 'Extremist' Members Plotting Rebellion

Not extreme enough? Islamic State terror group uncovers cell planning attacks against it for not being Islamic enough.

ISIS Holds 'Surprise' Public Amputation for Convicted Thief

The Islamic State (IS) has recently begun instituting Shari'a Islamic law as the law of the land - in its full and literal sense.

Report: US Ground Forces Deployed Against ISIS for First Time

US soldiers back embattled Iraqi forces in Anbar Province; retreating ISIS denounces Kurds as 'dogs of Israel.'

Kurds Score Biggest Victory Yet Against ISIS in Iraq

Kurdish forces break siege of Mount Sinjar, where thousands of Yazidis have been trapped; airstrikes kill senior ISIS leaders.

ISIS Establishing Itself as Political Entity in Every Way

By taking municipal and governmental services under its control, Islamic State is able to effectively provide the public with all its needs.

ISIS Stones Man on Suspicion of Sodomy

ISIS posts pictures of brutal stoning of man charged with 'acts of the people of Lot,' throwing him off building and hailing rocks on him.

Ashkelon Teens Threaten Boy With ISIS-Style Beheading

Two Ashkelon teenagers beat and rob another boy, threaten to behead him with a knife just as ISIS does to their victims.

UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS - Too Little Too Late?

Urgent conference held to preserve ancient sites in Iraq and Syria - but how serious is UNESCO about protecting Jewish heritage sites?

Anti-ISIS Fighter Gill Rosenberg Tried to Join the Mossad

Paper reveals more details about former IDF soldier who before joining Kurds tried to join the Mossad - and was part of $8 million scam.

Jihad's Not All It's Cracked Up to Be

French foreign nationals fighting for ISIS complain about a range of issues. One writes: 'I'm fed up. My iPod doesn't work any more here.'

Iran 'Carried Out Airstrikes in Iraq' Against ISIS

Senior US officials confirm earlier reports of direct Iranian intervention; Kerry continued to deny US-Iranian cooperation.

ISIS Internet Forum Debates Fate of Gill Rosenberg

In a grisly debate on an ISIS-affiliated forum, users call for execution or prisoner swap with Israel. Rosenberg's status remains unknown.

UK: Islamist Preacher Justifies Beheading Non-Muslim Civilians

Radical preacher says all able-bodied non-Muslim men are 'fair game' for murder.

Pope Supports 'Dialogue' With ISIS - Which is Trying to Kill Him

ISIS is targeting Pope Francis for assassination; he says dialogue 'almost impossible' but 'my door is always open.'

American Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Resigns

Chuck Hagel announces his resignation. Senior officials claim the decision to step down was made mutually by Obama and Hagel.

Chilling Video Documents ISIS Child Training Camps

Islamic State terrorist group publishes shocking propaganda video showing how it is raising the 'next generation' of killers.

Islamic State Graffiti Found on Memorial for IDF Druze Soldiers

Police are investigating several incidents of pro-ISIS graffiti drawn in Druze villages Daliyat al-Karmel and Isfiya, near Haifa.

ISIS Terrorist Arrested in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces arrest 12 wanted men overnight in Judea and Samaria. IDF also arrests two infiltrators near Gaza border.

Watch: Gaza's ISIS-style Propaganda 'Slaughter Jewish Soldiers'

Gazan based in Turkey releases fancy video clip a la ISIS threatening knife attacks on Israelis, replete with horrendous Hebrew text.

26-Year-Old Woman is ISIS's Last American Captive

US officials say ISIS's last US hostage is female aid worker, abducted in August 2013.

French ISIS Terrorist Likely Involved in Kassig Beheading

France says jihadist citizen likely took part in beheading of US aid worker who converted to Islam, possibly another Frenchman too.

CIA Blunder? Kurdish Leader Says ISIS Has '200,000 Fighters'

CIA estimates put ISIS strength at no more than 31,500, but senior Kurdish official reveals that's 'impossible' given realities on ground.

Peter Kassig May Have Fought His ISIS Captors to the End

Experts note stark differences to previous execution videos; speculate American aid worker, who was a former US Ranger, put up a fight.

Raw Footage: Kurds Take Out ISIS Position in Iraq

Footage shows how Kurds employing guerrilla tactics against ISIS as battle for Sinjar - where Yazidis still threatened - rages on.

ISIS Beheads Hostage Peter Kassig

Fifth Western hostage beheaded by Islamic State terrorists, video purportedly shows - even after he converted to Islam.

ISIS Flag on the Israeli-Egyptian Border?

Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis posts photo of men waving ISIS flag in Sinai military outpost. Earlier took responsibility for deadly October attacks.

Islamic State at APEC a Fizzer - G20 More of the Same?

ISIS Leader's Releases First Recording Since Targeted Strike

ISIS puts to rest rumors that airstrike took out Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi with recording of him threatening more jihad.